Vicechic84 Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 'Fantasy Island' host Ricardo Montalban dies at 88 in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES - Ricardo Montalban, the Mexican-born actor who became a star in splashy MGM musicals and later as the wish-fulfilling Mr. Roarke in TV's "Fantasy Island," died Wednesday morning at his home, a city councilman said. He was 88. Montalban's death was announced at a meeting of city council by president Eric Garcetti, who represents the district where the actor lived. Garcetti did not give a cause of death. "The Ricardo Montalban Theatre in my Council District - where the next generations of performers participate in plays, musicals, and concerts - stands as a fitting tribute to this consummate performer," Garcetti said later in a written statement. Montalban had been a star in Mexican movies when MGM brought him to Hollywood in 1946. He was cast in the leading role opposite Esther Williams in "Fiesta." He also starred with the swimming beauty in "On an Island with You" and "Neptune's Daughter." A later generation knew Montalban as the faintly mysterious, white-suited Mr. Roarke, who presided over an island resort where visitors were able to fulfil their lifelong dreams. "Fantasy Island" received high ratings for most of its 1978-1984 span on ABC television and still appears in reruns. In a 1978 interview, he analyzed the series' success: "What is appealing is the idea of attaining the unattainable and learning from it. Once you obtain a fantasy it becomes a reality, and that reality is not as exciting as your fantasy. Through the fantasies you learn to appreciate your own realities." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators timm525 Posted January 15, 2009 Administrators Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 RIP Ricardo!I will always remember him as Khan from Star Trek. One the greatest villains in all time. In my opinion that is.Great actor. He'll be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croc1 Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 That is such a shame! He was such a good actor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Rich Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 From one Ricardo to another - you will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Ferrariman Posted January 15, 2009 Administrators Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 RIP Ricardo!I will always remember him as Khan from Star Trek. One the greatest villains in all time. In my opinion that is.Great actor. He'll be missed.Yup, that and for the rich Corinthian Leather in his Chrysler Cordoba! We'll miss ya buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredd Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 This one's for you, Mr. Montalban -KHANNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agent 47 Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 I heard from my mother today that he passed away,sad,he was a great actor!I remember him on tons of old 1950's and 1960's films.I also remember him in a few Columbo episodes(sad what's happening to him,too.)and I think he was on the Naked Gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COOPER&BURNETT Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 I remember when he was on David Letterman, and he said "Corinthian", Letterman said "And Corinthian means....." Ricardo responded, "Not a thing.":D:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D. Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 I always liked him.....what a classy guy!Lots of celebs to pray for. :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger390X Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 I thought it was Herb Tarlek who always wanted a Chrysler with fine Corinthian leather?Look boss.....da plane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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